The Digital Photography Book, Volume 2 by Scott Kelby
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Book Reviews of The Digital Photography Book, Volume 2
Book Review: You need both...
Summary: 5 Stars
Kelby is one of the best when it comes to letting the rest of us in on the techniques of good photography. His first book lead to a quantum (perhaps an exaggeration) improvement in my own pictures, both from a composition and execution point of view. This book adds to the first, updates a couple of things, and gives a broader application.
In my opinion this book functions more as completing the set than as a stand alone work. If you do not have the first book then buy them both together and read them serially. Kelby's writing style is a bit (excessively?) "homey" and that can be a bit off-putting for some people. I personally don't mind and even enjoy his humor. There is no denying the effectiveness of his teaching though... short, pointed articles, each of which stands alone on its own but which add incrementally to the others. You can bounce around in his books to your hearts delight, pick up something and start using it right away and then go back and read something else which may add even more.
This book, along with his first, should be standard items in serious amateur photographers' libraries.
Book Review: Indispensable Guide for Digital Photographers!
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved volume 1 of this book, and love volume 2 even more!
This book has more in-depth tips and techniques on lighting (studio
and outdoor), and fantastic but simple advice on getting better
portraits of people, something I was definitely interested in.
Based on Scott's advice and tips in this book, I was able to set up
my first home photography "studio" for not very much money, and turned out some really great portraits for my friends and family - something I'm so proud to have been able to do! I absolutely couldn't have done it
without this book.
I even shot an album cover for a friend using Scott's black background/black clothing advice and it turned out absolutely amazing.
Great advice on choosing a lightbox, selecting a professional flash (and how to set up multiple flashes and strobes), tips on posing, using a reflector, and much, much more.
If you're not really into technical photography jargon like me, and just want something that gives you direct, simple advice that anyone can use to improve your photos, this book is DEFINITELY for you!
Book Review: This book is tops!! I love this guy!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Thats right, this book is fantastic just like the first volume. Mr Kelby hits the bullseye again with
his "This is how you get the shot" writing style. I can't tell you how much I have learned from this guy.
After reading the first volume, I got out there, and started taking pictures, and I LEARNED from working the camera, not reading book after book. Kelbys books gave me the boost to take the shot the right way, but I am
learning from experimentation. I learned how to drive faster behind the wheel, than from reading the drivers manual. I have become a much better photographer just reading Kelbys books!! My confidence level is much greater from getting out there, and playing with the camera.
Just buy this book, you will not be sorry. Also check out his adobe photoshop books too. I read one of his volumes on ELEMENTS version 5. It was also excellent, and very easy to understand.
Last but not least, I have to say that Kelby has a great writing style with no hokus pokus crap. Kelby is
a great guy, and great teacher.
Book Review: Thanks! We needed that!
Summary: 5 Stars
In a way, this book is something of a marketing ploy. What do you do if you've written one of the best-selling (if not the best-selling) digital photography books of all time? Can you top it? Can you come up with a new, related topic? Hey, why not just come out with a Volume 2, so readers who were captivated by the first book will feel that they have to own the second one?
That's actually a brilliant plan. Volume 2 may just be more of the same...but we needed more of what Kelby gave us the first time around. If you want to know more about studio lighting, close-up photography, electronic flash, or portraits, you'll find a treasure chest of valuable tips in this book, presented in an easy-to-digest form.
Anyone who enjoyed the first book (and the reviews profile shows that an overwhelming majority of those who took the time to write a review did) you don't be disappointed by this latest installment. If you're new to the party, buy both these books and get up to speed faster than you would have believed possible.
Book Review: Another great photography companion by Kelby
Summary: 5 Stars
Kelby is THE man when it comes to dishing out books about digital photography. After reading his highly enjoyable Digital Photography Book Volume 1, I feel compelled to pick this book and give it a shot. Sure enough, it is just as enjoyable as the first book, jammed pack with great information and filled with the same Kelby witty humor that simply made it hard for me to put the book down.
In this book, Kelby focus primarily on people portrait shots, placing emphasis on lighting techniques and equipments, flash photography, and wedding photography. Landscape, macro and travel photography, tips & techniques were also discussed, as are file format (i.e. RAW, JPEG, etc.) and the technical aspects of a camera (e.g. aperture, ISO basics and shutter speeds).
Compliment your Volume 1 with this book, or if you simply want down-to-earth information without the pretentious fluffs (i.e. Dan Heller books), pick this book up. It's an easy, fun and quick read. Plus the information can be digested and put to use IMMEDIATELY.